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🍽 Jack and Beth Bond, as of January this year, took over The Cottage in the Wood, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cumbria's Whinlatter Forest, from Liam and Kath Berney who retired after 22 years. The establishment, which began as a 17th-century coaching inn, earned its Michelin star in 2019 under Chef Ben Wilkinson and has retained it since. Jack previously worked at Eleven Madison Park and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay; Beth, a physics graduate, worked at Tredwell’s and launched Apricity in 2022.

🍴 John Mootz hired as the first corporate director of food and beverage at Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles, California. Mootz, with 20+ years of experience, formerly VP of operations at Puccini Group, will enhance dining experiences across the company’s properties. Notable past collaborations include Kimpton Hotels and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Mootz’s previous tenure with Springboard Hospitality dates to 2019. CEO Ben Rafter anticipates new levels of creativity under Mootz’s direction.

🍴 Tom Griffiths returns as chef director at The Roof Gardens, a new private members’ club in London's Kensington. Previously the chef founder of Flank and Good Birds, Griffiths announced his comeback on Instagram after a three-year break. The Roof Gardens, located at the Grade II listed site formerly known as Kensington Roof Gardens, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment funded by Stephen Fitzpatrick, owner of Ovo Energy. The relaunch is expected later this summer, following Fitzpatrick's acquisition from Virgin Limited Edition in 2021.

🏨 London Earls Court Hotel, after a multi-million pound refurbishment lasting a year, is now a co-branded Mercure and Ibis property.

🏠 Jim Alderman joins Airbnb as head of residential development, with 35 years of experience and $15 billion in real estate transactions. Eric Martino appointed as Hard Rock International's president of Hard Rock Cafe Division, overseeing roughly 200 eateries worldwide. Trinity Investments expands its European team, adding four senior members in London. Centara Hotels & Resorts welcomes Ron Cusiter as EVP and Percy P. Muncherji as VP. Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa hires Chad Bevan and Derrick Williams. Corendon Hotels & Resorts promotes Atacan Uslu and hires three others for leadership roles. Coury Hospitality promotes Jennifer Burgess-Wright to SVP. Thompson Zihuatanejo appoints Larry Tsoumas as director of sales and marketing. Shangri-La Muscat names Philippe Kronberg GM. Hāna-Maui Resort appoints Ryan Parker GM. Marcus Hotels & Resorts promotes Aaron Slattery to GM of Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans appoints David Bilbe as GM.

💾 RMS Cloud appointed Cameron Gough as Chief Product Officer to lead technological advancements and customer-centric solutions. Gough has previous senior roles at Digital ID, Envato, and Pet Circle, with a focus on customer-driven innovation. The appointment follows RMS Cloud’s acquisition by Advent Partners, aiming to utilize new investment for product expansion and enhanced customer experience. David Murray, CEO of RMS Cloud, trusts Gough’s experience for market presence growth and operational optimization.